How to protect your families health?

What to do if you are sick?

3. How to interact with family members, friends and pets?

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is better to avoid inviting friends over or visit family members unless it is an emergency, but there are many ways around this obstacle. In this age of the internet, it shouldn’t be too hard to think of creative ways to stay connected with family and friends while social distancing. However, if you are living closely with your family and friends, it's important to consider all safety measures while interacting with them.

4. What symptoms should I look for?

COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Infected people have had a wide range of symptoms reported – from mild symptoms to severe illness.

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Following symptoms that may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus:

Cough

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

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Or at least two of the following:

Fever

Chills

Repeated shaking with chills

Muscle pain

Headache

Sore throat

New loss of taste or smell

This list is not all inclusive. Please consult the medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

If you develop any of these emergency warning signs for COVID-19, get emergency medical attention immediately:

Trouble breathing

Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

New confusion or inability to arouse

Bluish lips or face

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Should you see a doctor?

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Have you traveled outside the local area in the last two weeks?

Have you been in close contact with someone testing positive for COVID-19?

Do you have a fever greater than 100 degrees?

Do you have respiratory issues?

A fever alone is not an indication you need to be tested for COVID-19. But if you have traveled recently or come in contact with a COVID-19-positive person, you need to be tested.

Do not go to a clinic or emergency room. Call the medical provider first and get instructions on how to report for a test.

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Can somebody spread the virus without being sick?

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People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest). Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.

5. What tests are available in my area?

There are two tests available. One test is to see if the patient has coronavirus. The other test is to see if the patient has antibodies. The second test is equally important because this indicates that the patient has had COVID-19 in the past and has antibodies to fight this virus. For more information on this topic, please click on the link below;

6. What treatments are available?

There are currently no treatments available for this virus even though doctors and scientists are working nonstop to find one. Most experts do not expect a vaccine to come until the end of 2020 as the earliest or the end of 2021 as the latest.

The best thing one can do is if they are tested positive to isolate themselves at their home or a secluded place away from family, friends and others for about fourteen days.

If one has symptoms of COVID-19, they should schedule a tele-health appointment with their primary care doctor and their doctor will use their best judgement.

If symptoms continue to get worse, call your doctor immediately. It is important to stay hydrated and eat healthy foods to boost immunity against this virus.

7. What to expect?

As of right now, the City of Manhattan has opened some of the facilities, and others will be opened soon. Further information will be provided on the city website. For more information on this topic, please click on the links below!

8. How to practice social distancing?

The purpose of social distancing is to limit the face-to-face interaction between peoples. The guidelines remain the same: remain 6ft away from people, avoid mass gatherings, and do not gather in groups.

Buy groceries and medicine, go to the doctor, and complete banking activities online when possible.

If you must go in person, stay at least 6 feet away from others and disinfect items you must touch.

Get deliveries and takeout, and limit in-person contact as much as possible.